Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium
1924 – 1925
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009
1. Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium Marker
A twin marker is on the reverse side.
Inscription.
Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium. 1924 – 1925. The Classic Revival Style building by local Architects Glenn Allen, Ivan C. Satterlee and W. J. Wright features sculptured panels over the seven front entrances. A California marble floor and an art glass skylight, in the center of the flat dome. Stocktonians conducted bond drives to fund construction of the Memorial Auditorium to honor those who gave their lives while serving in the Armed Forces in World War I.,
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 45 , Designated by Stockton City Council 1990.
The Classic Revival Style building by local Architects Glenn Allen, Ivan C. Satterlee and W. J. Wright features sculptured panels over the seven front entrances. A California marble floor and an art glass skylight, in the center of the flat dome. Stocktonians conducted bond drives to fund construction of the Memorial Auditorium to honor those who gave their lives while serving in the Armed Forces in World War I.
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 45
Designated by Stockton City Council 1990
Erected 1990 by City of Stockton. (Marker Number 45.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 37° 57.494′ N, 121° 17.575′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Oak Street and Center Street, on the right when traveling east on West Oak Street. The building in located at 525 North Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The building is to the right of the marker and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza is seen across Center Street.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009
3. Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium As Seen From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
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4. Building is Flanked by Two Golden Bear Sculptures
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5. Sculptured Panel - (1) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text
Spanish War Veterans
1898 - 1902
Cuba - Puerto Rico - USA - Phillipine Islands
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6. Sculptured Panel - (2) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text
American Legion
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7. Sculptured Panel - (3) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text
The Great Seal of the State of
California
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8. Sculptured Panel - (4) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text
Stockton Founded June 1849
Incorporated July 1850
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9. Sculptured Panel - (5) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text
Federal Seal
United States of America
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10. Sculptured Panel - (6) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text
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11. Sculptured Panel - (7) - Over Entrance Door as Mentioned in Marker Text
Grand Army of the Republic
1861 - Veterans - 1866
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12. Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium
Inscription at top of entrance:
Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium
Tomorrow and Forever the People of Stockton Will Hold in Memory the Valor of Their Sons
Who On Land and Sea, at Home and Abroad, Served Their Country in Defense of Liberty
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13. American Legion War Memorial
Located at the entrance to the Civic Auditorium
East: World War II, North: Korea, West: Vietnam, South: World War I
Dedicated To
The Veterans
Of America
July 5, 1981
Karl Ross Post 16
American Legion
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,146 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 13. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.